Lunar GN&C Hardware Engineer – Navigation Systems Expert

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a spacecraft development engineer to contribute to the GN&C navigation hardware across the program lifecycle. You will develop hardware requirements, perform design trades, support integration and verification activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes communication of technical information and participation in flight tests and hardware-in-the-loop activities to ensure safe, reliable navigation systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering or related field; aerospace/electrical preferred.
• Experience with GN&C hardware such as inertial units, GPS, cameras, star-trackers or EO/IR sensors is required.
• Experience leading integration and test in cleanroom environments and contamination control is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop navigation hardware requirements from system specs with flow downs to subsystems.
• Design navigation hardware configurations and perform performance trades.
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, and installation of navigation hardware.

Skills

GN&C hardware

Inertial sensors

GPS receivers

Star-trackers

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a spacecraft development engineer to contribute to the GN&C navigation hardware across the program lifecycle. You will develop hardware requirements, perform design trades, support integration and verification activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes communication of technical information and participation in flight tests and hardware-in-the-loop activities to ensure safe, reliable navigation systems.